英 语 试 题

满分：120分 时间：120分钟 命题人：张步斌 审题人：陈云琴

2008.10.3

本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两大部分，共五大题。

第Ⅰ卷（共85分）

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）

第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

( ) 1. Where is the man’s mother now?

A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. At a bus stop.

( ) 2. Where is the man going first?

A. To the Healey Supermarket. B. To the airport. C. To Canada.

( ) 3. Why did the woman apologize?

A. She brought the man the wrong dish.

B. She wanted to change the dish she ordered.

C. She kept the man waiting for a long time.

( ) 4. What are the two speakers talking about?

A. Diving. B. Writing. C. Driving.

( ) 5. Why is the woman preparing so much food?

A. It’s the man’s birthday.

B. The woman wants to thank the man.

C. The man can eat a lot.

第二节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

听下面对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟时间作答。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题

( ) 6. What did the woman do last night?

A. She saw a film. B. She went shopping.

C. She watched a football match.

( ) 7. Why couldn’t the man keep in touch with the woman last night?

A. The woman’s mobile phone was stolen.

B. The woman’s mobile phone was powered off.

C. The man had something important to do.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题

( ) 8. What is the weather like these days?

A. Hot. B. Cold. C. Rainy.

( ) 9. Where is the typhoon expected to come from?

A. The mainland. B. The western Pacific. C. The man’s city.

( ) 10. When is the typhoon likely to come to the speakers’ city?

A. Tomorrow morning. B. Today. C. Tomorrow evening.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题

( ) 11. What did the man buy?

A. A watermelon and apples. B. Grapes and bananas. C. A watermelon and grapes.

( ) 12. Who did the man mention when he was doing the shopping?

A. His mother. B. His father. C. His brother.

( ) 13. How much should the man pay in all?

A. $ 15.5. B. $ 21. C. $ 30.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题

( ) 14. What does the woman want to buy?

A. A train ticket. B. A plane ticket. C. A bus ticket.

( ) 15. What is the woman going to do in Shanghai?

A. See her friends. B. Attend a meeting. C. Visit her parents.

( ) 16. How will the woman go to Shanghai?

A. By train. B. By ship. C. By air.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题

( ) 17. Why did Lorraine come to London?

A. To study hospital management.

B. To visit the parks in London.

C. To study the buildings in London.

( ) 18. Which of the following has serious traffic problems according to the interview?

A. Trinidad. B. London. C. Sydney.

( ) 19. What’s the weather like in London?

A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.

( ) 20. When did Lorraine come to London?

A. Last year. B. Three years ago. C. Two years ago.

第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

( ) 21. As we all know, ____ car is becoming ____ popular means of transportation in big cities.

A. the; a B. a; / C. the; / D. a; the

( ) 22. It has been announced that all test takers ____ remain in their seats until all the exam papers have been collected.

A. can B. may C. shall D. will

( ) 23. In total, there must _____ around 1,000 people ____ the meeting today.

A. be; attending B. have had; attended

C. be; attend D. have been; to be attended

( ) 24. _______, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease.

A. Impressive while the record is B. As the record is impressive

C. Though impressive the record D. Impressive as the record is

( ) 25. --- Is Bob still working in your school?

--- I’m afraid not. He is said ____and____ in a private school recently.

A. to resign; to teach B. to have resigned; teaching

C. having resigned; to be teaching D. to have resigned; to be teaching

( ) 26. Some old people don’t like pop songs because they can’t _____so much noise.

A. concern B. tolerate C. undertake D. ignore

( ) 27. The editor-in-chief asked me to write another article for them, ________ about how to stay away from bird flu.

A. which B. one C. that D. who

( ) 28. --- Jack, have you finished your project yet?

--- Certainly. _______ of fact, I finished it last week.

A. As matter B. As a matter C. As the matter D. As matters

( ) 29. --- I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final examination.

--- I think so. He ______ for it for months.

A. has been preparing B. was preparing

C. had been preparing D. is preparing

( ) 30. _____ what he would plan to do next, the young man kept silent.

A. When asking B. Asking C. When asked D. To ask

( ) 31. There’s no doubt ______ the famous professor will come to give us a lecture.

A. if B. what C. that D. whether

( ) 32. --- What made him so upset? --- ______she failed in her examination

A. What B. Whether C. Because D. That

( ) 33. She has three brothers, _______ is a doctor.

A. all of them B. none of them C. all of whom D. none of whom

( ) 34. --- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.

--- That’s right. __________.

A. Many hands make light work B. Something is better than nothing

C. The more the merrier D. The sooner begun, the sooner done

( ) 35. --- Thank you for the wonderful meal, Mrs. White.

--- ________ I’m glad you enjoyed it.

A. Thank you for coming. B. Forget it.

C. Not at all. D. How come?

第二节 完型填空（共20题，每小题1分，满分20分）

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

From the time each of my children started school, I packed their lunches. And in each lunch, I 36 a note. Often written on a napkin（餐巾）, it might be a thank-you for a 37 moment, a reminder of something we were happily expecting, or a bit of 38 for the coming test or sporting event.

In early grade school they 39 their notes. But as children grow older they becomes self-conscious（有自我意识的）, and 40 he reached high school, my older son, Marc, informed me he no longer 41 my daily notes. Telling him that he no longer needed to 42 them but I still needed to write them, I 43 until the day he graduated.

Six years after high school graduation, Marc called and asked if he could move 44 for a couple of months. He had spent those years well, graduating from college, 45 two internship（实习）in Washington, D.C., and 46 , becoming a technical assistant in Sacramento, 47 short vacation visits, however, he had lived away from home. With his younger sister leaving for college, I was 48 happy to have Marc back. Since I was 49 making lunch for his younger brother, I 50 one for Marc, too. Imagine my 51 when I got a call from my 24-yere-old son, 52 his lunch.

“Did I do something 53 ? Don’t you love me 54 , Mom?” were just a few of the questions he threw at me as I 55 asked him what was wrong.

“My note, Mom,” he answered. “Where’s my note?”

( ) 36. A. carried B. found C. included D. held

( ) 37. A. difficult B. special C. comfortable D. Separate

( ) 38. A. congratulation B. improvement C. explanation D. encouragement

( ) 39. A. loved B. answered C. wrote D. examined

( ) 40. A. lately B. by the way C. by the time D. gradually

( ) 41. A. received B. understood C. enjoyed D. collected

( ) 42. A. copy B. read C. take D. send

( ) 43. A. held up B. gave up C. followed D. continued

( ) 44. A. out B. home C. to college D. to Sacramento

( ) 45. A. organizing B. planning C. comparing D. completing

( ) 46. A. hopefully B. finally C. particularly D. certainly

( ) 47. A. Because of B. Instead of C. Except for D. As for

( ) 48. A. especially B. immediately C. equally D. generally

( ) 49. A. once B. again C. still D. even

( ) 50. A. packed B. fetched C. bought D. filled

( ) 51. A. fear B. surprise C. anger D. disappointment

( ) 52. A. waiting for B. worrying about C. caring for D. asking about

( ) 53. A. wrong B. funny C. strange D. smart

( ) 54. A. any more B. enough C. once more D. better

( ) 55. A. interestingly B. bitterly C. politely D. Laughingly

第三部分 阅读理解（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

When my grandmother was raising me in Stamps, Arkansas, she had a particular routine when people who were known to be whiners entered her store. My grandmother would ask the customer, “How are you doing today, Thomas?”

The person would reply, “Not so good today, Henderson. You see, it’s this summer heat. I just hate it. It just makes me tired. It’s almost killing me.’ Then my grandmother would stand calmly, her arms folded, and say, “Uh-huh, uh-huh.”

As soon as the complainer was out of the store, my grandmother would call me to stand in front of her. Then she would say the same thing she had said at least a thousand times, it seemed to me. “Jane, did you hear what so-and-so complained about?” And I would nod. Grandmother would continue, “Jane, there are people who went to sleep all over the world last night, poor and rich and black and white, but they will never wake again. Those dead people would give anything, anything at all for just five minutes of this weather that person was complaining about. So you watch yourself about complaining, Jane. What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”

I have learned a lot from my grandmother. Her opinions always hit the nail on the head. Whining is not only impolite, but can be dangerous.

( ) 56. The underlined word “whiners” in paragraph 1 refers to those people who ______.

A. complain often B. enter a store regularly

C. are afraid of hot weather D. think little of themselves

( ) 57. From what the author’s grandmother said, we can infer that ______.

A. she tried to comfort the whiners B. she was impolite to the whiners

C. she was against whining D. she shared the whiners’ opinions

( ) 58. The author’s grandmother told her to ______.

A. be sympathetic to the dead B. treasure every moment of her life

C. keep away from the whiners D. get used to things she disliked

( ) 59. What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?

A. To show that complaining is not only rude but harmful.

B. To tell us a story about her grandmother.

C. To show how to live one’s life to the fullest.

D. To tell us people’s different attitudes towards complaining.

B

On the night of July 6, 1943, a plane took off from an Air Force base in England to intercept（截击）German fighters over the English Channel. Piloting the plane was Captain Thomas Nash. Looking westward, Nash saw twelve orange lights in a row, moving at a fantastic rate of speed. An old experienced flyer, he had never seen anything like them. Thinking they might be a new German weapon, he decided to give chase. But when he swung the plane around and headed directly for the lights, they disappeared.

Captain Nash may have been the first to see such orange lights but he wasn’t the last. His experience was repeated many times by pilots during World WarⅡboth in Europe and the Far East. Pilots in the Korean War also reported seeing the strange lights.

What were they? No one knows for sure, but there is an interesting theory to account for them. According to this theory, the orange lights are space animals — animals specially adapted to life in the upper atmosphere just as some creatures are adapted to life at the bottom of the sea.

These space animals, the theory says, live so far up in the atmosphere that they are not visible from earth. They feed partly on the air and partly on energy from sunlight. Being almost pure energy themselves, they can adjust their bodies to glow（发光） at night. During the day they become invisible.

Before World War II, continues the theory, there was little radiated（发射的）energy available on the earth’s surface. Then came the development of rockets, atomic reactors（核反应堆）, and hydroelectric plants（水力发电厂）. The space creatures are attracted to these sources of energy of food. At night when there is no energy from sunlight, they go down into the lower levels in search of a meal. They may even drift into the range of human eyesight. This explains the fact that they have been sighted regularly from the earth since 1943.

( ) 60. The best statement of the main idea of this passage is that _________.

A. Captain Nash saw twelve orange lights traveling at a fantastic rate of speed

B. Captain Nash may have been the first to see lights in space

C. according to an interesting theory, the orange lights are space animals

D. the mysteries of nature can be fully explained

( ) 61. The theory says that during the daytime the space animals _________.

A. glow brightly in the sky B. are invisible

C. can be spotted from earth D. visit the earth’s surface

( ) 62. If the space animal theory is correct, the creatures go down to the lower regions in order to _______.

A. escape being discovered B. cause curiosity

C. search for man-made energy D. make contact with man

( ) 63. The space animal theory would seem to suggest that _________.

A. living beings are extremely adaptable

B. life in space is impossible for man

C. the fittest creatures always survive

D. life cannot exist in the depth of the sea

C

What’s on Oscar Film Themes Symphony Concert

Film highlights accompanied by live performances of movie theme music by the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra, which has recorded the music for many films. Familiar tunes will come from such flicks as Titanic, Jurassic Park and Waterloo Bridge.

Where: Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre

When: March 8,7:30 pm.

Admission: 80-380 yuan

Tel: 6528 7674 ext 508

Fantastic View All the Way

Tile mountains in this area are not very high, but the vistas（景色）are excellent. This walk is gentle and very interesting, going through valleys, over passes, along a ridge and through a few little tranquil（宁静的）villages that are located in amazing places. Many sites along the walk offer panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.

Where: Pinggu, northeast of Beijing

When: March 9, meet 8: 30 am. Outside Starbucks at Lido hotel, or 9 am at Capital Paradise front gate, return 5 pm.

Admission: adults 150 yuan, children 100 yuan

Tel: 13701003694

Email: fjhikers @ yahoo.co.uk

Spring Greetings

Paintings in bold colors in a traditional Chinese style by young artist Tian Xifeng are displayed to welcome the spring. Tian is a student of famous bird-and-flower painting artist Wang Qing. He has won several prizes at various national painting exhibitions and developed a style emphasizing vivid close- ups of natural scenes.

Where: Melodic Gallery, 14 jianwai Dajie, opposite Friendship Store

When: 9 am-5 pm. Until March 31

Admission: free

Tel: 65188123

Cala, My Dog

Directed by Lu Xuechang, starring Ge You, the story is about a middle-aged workingman, known as Lao Er, whose chief source of stability and comfort in life is his dog, Cala. One day, when his wife is out walking Cala, a policeman confiscates（没收）the unregistered canine. As Lao Er endeavors to recover his dog, the difficult circumstances of his life are revealed. Chinese with English Subtitle（字幕）。

Where: Dongchuang Theatre, 3 Xinzhongjie, Dongzhimenwai

When: March 13 and 20, 8:30 pm.

Admission: 20 yuan

Tel: 64169253

( ) 64. If you are a music lover you can go to ____ on Women’s Day.

A. Capital Paradise B. Dongchuang Theater

C. Friendship Store D. Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre

( ) 65. The exhibition held in Melodic Gallery________.

A. is open to the public from 7:30am –5 pm till April 1st

B. presents the works by Tian Xifeng and his teacher

C. is to display some bird-and-flower paintings

D. costs the art lovers much money to visit

( ) 66. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Both adults and children can take part in the walk in Pinggu

B. Even you don’t know English you can enjoy Cala, My Dog.

C. You’ll have to dial 65188123 to book a ticket for the film Cala, My Dog.

D. You’ll have a choice of two meeting places on March 9th.

D

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, carrier, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of the dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories fleshed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

“Jack, did you hear me?”

“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce （回忆） about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it, “ Mom told him.

“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.

“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.

“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.

Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture … Jack stopped suddenly.

“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.

“The box is gone,” he said.

“What box?” Mom asked.

“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.

It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.

Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.

“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.

Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside,

“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes. Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.

Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”

“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”

Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.

“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.

( ) 67. Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.

A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing

B. Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday

C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address

D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together

( ) 68. Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?

A. Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.

B. Because he had no children or relatives.

C. Because he thought he had to keep his word.

D. Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.

( ) 69. Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?

A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.

B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.

C. He had missed his son and his family for days.

D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.

( ) 70. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?

A. The Good Old Times B. What He Valued Most

C. An Old Gold Watch D. The Lost Childhood Days

第Ⅱ卷（共35分）

第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。

注重：每空不超过1个单词。

Vegetables may aid the brain

A study suggests certain vegetables such as broccoli（西兰花）and spinach（菠菜）might help older women keep their minds sharp.

Researchers have discovered that women in their 60s who eat more green leafy vegetables how less signs of mental decline over time, reported Wednesday’s CRI online.

They gave participants a bundle of tests measuring memory, oral ability and attention. The study didn’t include men, but researchers say a similar diet would likely have the same results.

Eating fish can cut risk of heart rhythm disorder

US scientists have found that eating fish can reduce the risk of deadly heartbeat disorders. They say baked fish can effectively reduce the risk of atria fibrillation（心房颤抖）among older men and women, reported Tuesday’s CRI online.

Researchers say in their 12 years of research among 4,800 people over the age of 65, they found those who ate fish one to four times per week had an about 30 percent lower risk compared with those who ate fish less than once a month. They say the omega-3 fatty acid can reduce the risk of a range of heart disorders and is vital to brain development and function.

Red wine may extend life

US scientist have found that a mixture that makes red wine a healthy drink may also hold the secret to a longer life. They say antioxidant（抗氧化剂） in wine acted on fruited flies and worms in the same way as a method known to extend the life of many animals, which is by sharply limiting how much they eat.

Limiting calories has been shown to make animals such as dogs and monkeys live longer, but they are often tired and lose productivity. The researchers will begin testing the mixture in mice.

第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）

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注重：1. 词数150左右（文章开头已经给出，但不计入总词数）；

2. 要有适当发挥，以使行文连贯。 3. 参考词汇：控制regulate (v.)

Recently a survey entitled “Should museums be free to the public?” was conducted to find out people’s attitudes towards this question.

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江苏省四星高中盐城市伍佑中学

2009 届 高 三 年 级 第 一 次 阶 段 考 试

英 语 试 题 答 题 卷

2008.10

注重：方框外不得答题。

Keys

1– 15 B A A C A A B A B C C A B A B C A B C C

21- 35 A C A D D B B B A C C D D A A

36- 55 C B D A C C B D B D B C A C A B D A A D

56- 70 A C B A C B C A D C C C A D B

任务型阅读：

1. healthy 2. memory 3. attention 4. leafy 5. sharp

6. 4,800 7. stronger 8. brain 9. calories 10. longer

书面表达：

Recently a survey entitled “Should museums be free to the public?” was conducted to find out people’s attitudes towards this question.

Opinions were found to vary.

67.9% of the people surveyed believed that museums should be free to the public as they are important places for both education and entertainment. They say that free museum entrance will attract more visitors, which will no doubt contribute to promoting knowledge and culture. The more museums open their doors to the public for free, the more people they will benefit.

14.9% hold the opinion that museums should only be free for certain special groups, such as students, soldiers and the disabled. Besides, the times that entrance is provided free for the groups should be strictly regulated.

However, 17.2% believe that, to keep the museums functioning well, museums should charge visitors an entrance fee. In addition, to attract more visitors, museums, should try to figure out visitors’ expectations and offer better services instead of free entrance.

Keys

1– 15 B A A C A A B A B C C A B A B C A B C C

21- 35 A C A D D B B B A C C D D A A

36- 55 C B D A C C B D B D B C A C A B D A A D

56- 70 A C B A C B C A D C C C A D B

任务型阅读：

1. healthy/ fit 2. memory 3. attention 4. leafy 5. sharp

6. 4,800 7. stronger 8. brain 9. calories 10. longer

书面表达：

Recently a survey entitled “Should museums be free to the public?” was conducted to find out people’s attitudes towards this question.

Opinions were found to vary.

67.9% of the people surveyed believed that museums should be free to the public as they are important places for both education and entertainment. They say that free museum entrance will attract more visitors, which will no doubt contribute to promoting knowledge and culture. The more museums open their doors to the public for free, the more people they will benefit.

14.9% hold the opinion that museums should only be free for certain special groups, such as students, soldiers and the disabled. Besides, the times that entrance is provided free for the groups should be strictly regulated.

However, 17.2% believe that, to keep the museums functioning well, museums should charge visitors an entrance fee. In addition, to attract more visitors, museums, should try to figure out visitors’ expectations and offer better services instead of free entrance.